Frequently asked questions
What is dysphagia?
What should I do if I think I have dysphagia?
Can I donate money?
Can I make up my own pledge?
What happens if I break the pledge?
Do I get credit for this?
How can I spread the word?
- Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can be very dangerous. There are many different signs of it, including coughing or choking on liquids or difficulty swallowing solids.
What should I do if I think I have dysphagia?
- You should contact your primary care physician who can connect you with a Speech Language Pathologist or swallowing specialist.
- Find a specialist at some of the following sites:
Can I donate money?
- We are not accepting financial donations but we would encourage you to reach out to other groups:
Can I make up my own pledge?
- We support creativity in the spreading of awareness. Come up with your own idea and let us know about it through our forum.
What happens if I break the pledge?
- Nothing happens if you break the pledge. The importance is that you spread the word about dysphagia. Maybe try again another day!
- It does not cost any money so everyone can participate!
Do I get credit for this?
- This pledge is not for credit or recognition, but good merit rather. You are doing a good deed by participating and spreading the word to increase awareness. Being aware means being educated.
How can I spread the word?
- Social media is a great tool to reach out worldwide. Use #dysphagia on any social media to let us know about your pledge. Also, you can share this website using the "share" buttons located at the bottom of the page. Once your friends see it, maybe you could form your own challenge.